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Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Former Illinois govenor Jim Edgar introduces David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC, during the Edgar Speaker Series in Buzzard Auditorium on Thurday.
Former governor visiting EIU
Mary Kaiser clears the checkout screen after a student gets their meal on Monday at Stevenson Tower Deli.
Introducing EIU’s grandmother
Vice President of Student Affairs Mason Tegeler was appointed to the student publication board, the WEIU Radio and TV advisory board and to the Booth collaborative advisory committee at the weekly student senate meeting on Wednesday.
Student senate appointed to publication board, nominates awards
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
Patrick Schmitz Sophomore, Sports media Relations
COLUMN: Paying athletes could lead to roster cuts for EIU athletics
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Senior kicker Julian Patino gets ready for a kickoff return against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in O’Brien Stadium. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 16-13.
Senior kicker secures win in Panthers’ last home game of the season
Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University
Panthers set to play Charleston Southern, honoring 27 seniors
Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position
Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Senior, goalkeeper Chad Smith, Kicks the ball out of the goal during the Eastern Illinois University Vs University of Chicago game
Panthers lose to Lions after two quick goals
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.
EIU men’s soccer by the numbers
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at men's soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
Panthers of the Week: Jake Pollock, David Brown
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
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The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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Sophomore Jimmy Govern flies out to left field in the 6th inning of the Panthers' game against Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers beat the Sycamores, 8-7, bringing their win streak to seven.

[Photo] Eastern baseball makes comeback and earns 7th straight win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 25, 2017
Junior Joe Duncan grounds out to third base in the seventh inning of the Panthers' second game against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won game two of the three-game series 16-5.

[Photo] Panthers to take on Indiana State

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2017
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers' first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers' won the first game 13-11.

Gallery: Panther baseball sweeps Eastern Kentucky

Lauren McQueen
April 23, 2017
Freshman Stella Cliffe returns the ball at the net during her singles match against Austin Peay's Helena Kuppig April 8, 2017, at the Darling Courts. Cliffe fell to Kuppig 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. Cliffe finished her first season this weekend during the OVC tournament defeating Southern Illinois Edwardsville's Tiffany Hollebeck 6-4, 6-0.

[Photo] Edwardsville ends Eastern’s season with win in Ohio Valley championship

Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 23, 2017
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers' first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers' won the first game 13-11.

[Photo] Offense fires on all cylinders for baseball team in weekend series

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2017
Sophomore Jimmy Govern attempts a bunt during the Panthers' 7-6 loss to Southeast Missouri April 9, 2017, at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers defeated Butler 10-6 Tuesday on the road.

[Photo] Four homeruns power Panthers past Butler

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2017
Freshman Emily Pugachevsky returns the ball to Austin Peay's Isabela Jovanovic during her singles match April 8, 2017, at the Darling Courts. Pugachevsky defeated Jovanovic 6-2, 7-6 (5-3). The women's tennis team earned a No. 4 seed in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament after finishing the season with a 5-4 record.

[Photo] Women’s tennis ready for OVC Tourney

Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 18, 2017
Junior Grant Reiman serves during his doubles match with freshman Gage Kingsmith April 8, 2017, at the Darling Courts. Reiman and Kingsmith were defeated by their Austin Peay opponents 6-4.

[Photo] Tennis wins both matches on senior day

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 16, 2017
Junior Grace Summers returns the ball during her doubles match with senior Kamile Stadalninkaite against Austin Peay opponents Saturday at the Darling Courts. The match went unfinished after Austin Peay earned the doubles point.

[Photo] Women’s tennis finishing season on the road at Southeast Missouri

Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 13, 2017
Junior shortstop Andrew Curran throws to first for a double play after getting Southeast Missouri's Josh Haggerty out at second base.

[Photo] Baseball team can’t close, but is getting there

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2017
Freshman Ferdinand Ammer attempts a return at the net against Austin Peay's James Mitchell Saturday at the Darling Courts. Ammer fell to Mitchell in 3 sets, 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (5).

[Photo] Tennis finishes winless in OVC play

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 10, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Nicholas McCormick grounds out in the bottom of the 9th inning Sunday during the Panthers' 7-6 loss to Southeast Missouri.

Gallery: Panther baseball vs. Southeast Missouri

Lauren McQueen
April 9, 2017
Junior Michael Starcevich pitches during the 9th inning Sunday. Starcevich took the loss after allowing two runs in three innings pitched.

Catcher Justin Smith bunts during the Panthers' game against Southeast Missouri Friday. Smith later homered during the ninth inning.

Redshirt junior catcher Justin Smith tags Southeast Missouri's Kyle Bottger out at home plate during the Panthers' game Sunday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost the final game of the series, 7-6.

Junior Dougie Parks is hit by a pitch at the plate in the bottom of the 8th inning. Parks later scored on an RBI groundout from redshirt sophomore Nicholas McCormick.

Sophomore Jimmy Govern attempts a bunt during the Panthers' game against Southeast Missouri Sunday.

Sophomore Jimmy Govern slides safely into home plate after a wild pitch in the 2nd inning.

Junior shortstop Andrew Curran throws to first for a double play after getting Southeast Missouri's Josh Haggerty out at second base.

Junior Joe Duncan is hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 6th inning. Duncan scored after the bases were loaded and junior Dougie Parks walked.

Junior Matt Albert attempts to pick off Southeast Missouri's Dan Holst at first base with a throw from redshirt junior pitcher Jake Haberer during the Panthers' game Friday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost to Southeast Missouri 7-3.

Junior Trent Reiman watches the ball before making a return during his singles match against Eastern Kentucky's Diego Asis on March 24, 2017, at the Darling Courts. Reiman fell to Asis 6-1, 7-5, in the Panthers' home opener.

[Photo] Men's tennis team drops weekend matches

April 3, 2017
Junior Dustin Wilson pitches during the Panthers' game against Murray State Saturday at Coaches Stadium. Wilson pitched three innings and picked up his first win of the season as the Panthers defeated the Racers, 7-5.

[Photo] Baseball team set for mid week game

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 27, 2017
Freshman Marko Janjusic returns the ball against Eastern Kentucky junior Ramon van Flymen. Janjusic fell in the match 6-2, 6-2 during the Panthers' home opener.

[Photo] Loss at home has positives for tennis team

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 27, 2017
Freshman Gage Kingsmith returns the ball against University of Missouri-St. Louis' Kristoffer Lindal during the EIU Fall Invitational on Oct. 2, 2016. Lindal defeated Kingsmith 6-3, 6-7, 1-0 (0-8).

Junior Jared Woodson defeated Missouri-St. Louis' Nathan Pinto 6-2, 6-2 on Oct. 2, 2016, at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Men’s tennis on the road for weekend sets

Dillian Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 9, 2017
Sophomore midfielder Kris Luke gets past a Fort Wayne opponent during the Panthers' 1-0 win Sunday, Oct. 23, at the west practice field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer season on the line against IUPUI

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2016
Freshman defender Anton Olsson attempts to ground a high ball sent down the field from Fort Wayne goalkeeper Jorge Trujillo during the Panthers' 1-0 win Sunday at the west practice field. Olsson had one shot in the match.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team hosting Western for final home game

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2016
Junior goalkeeper Mike Novotny blocks a shot by Fort Wayne junior midfielder Edel Ensaldo Bustos during the Panthers’ 1-0 win Sunday at the west practice field. Novotny made six saves in the match.

[Photo] Novotny wins Co-Defensive Player of the Week

JJ Bullock, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 24, 2016
Freshman forward Alex Castaneda moves the ball downfield during the Panthers’ 1-0 win against Fort Wayne Sunday at the west practice field. Castaneda scored Eastern’s lone goal as the team earned its first Summit League win of the season.

[Photo] Men’s soccer wins 1-0 over IPFW

JJ Bullock, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 23, 2016
Freshman midfielder Cole Harkrader looks for an open teammate during the Panthers’ 3-0 loss to Valparaiso Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Lakeside Field. Harkrader had one shot in the match.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team in must-win mode

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2016
Freshman defender Marcus Menniti fights for possession with Valparaiso senior midfielder Isaiah Madrid during the Panthers' 3-0 loss Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Column: Murray State cannot be overlooked

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 19, 2016
Freshman forward Alex Castaneda looks for an open teammate during the Panthers’ 3-0 loss to Valparaiso Sept. 27 at Lakeside Field. Castaneda had 1 shot on goal during the match.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team finishing up non-conference play

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 18, 2016
Maria Brown attempts a dig Saturday against Murray State at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost the match 3-0 to move their record to 4-17 on the season.

[Photo] Opportunities available for young Eastern volleyball team

Maher Kawash, Volleyball Reporter
October 10, 2016
Junior forward Tyler Enright chases down a loose ball Saturday, Oct. 1, against Denver. The Panthers fell to the undefeated Pioneers, 1-0.

[Photo] Men’s soccer heads north for match with NIU

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2016
Freshman defender Henar Urteaga races against Belmont defender Tara Austin during the Panthers' 1-0 loss to Belmont Sunday, Oct. 2.

[Photo] Late own goal hands women’s soccer team 3rd-straight loss

Phil Delma, Women's Soccer Reporters
October 9, 2016
Sophomore defender Kate Olson passes the ball to a teammate during the Panthers’ 1-0 loss to Belmont Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team to face Morehead State

Tyler McCluskey, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 6, 2016
Freshman defender Marcus Menniti moves the ball Saturday during the Panthers’ game against No. 8 Denver. The Panthers lost, 1-0. The men’s soccer team will head to Omaha Saturday for a Summit League matchup.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team heading to Omaha

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2016
Sophomore midfielder Tyler Massa fights for possession during the Panthers' 1-0 loss to Denver Saturday. The Panthers will begin a 4-game road trip Wednesday.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team begins road trip at Missouri State

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2016
Sophomore forward Trevor Kerns battles two Denver opponents for possession of the ball during the Panthers' 1-0 loss to Denver Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team drops 5th-straight game

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2016
Lauren McQueen | The Daily Eastern News Redshirt freshman R.J. Hill sends the ball to his teammates downfield during the Panthers’ match against Valparaiso on Tuesday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 3-0 during Hill’s first career start.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team loses 4th-straight game

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
September 27, 2016
Senior defender Emily Wolf sends the ball downfield during the Panthers' match against Tennessee-Martin Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won 1-0 in overtime.

[Photo] Soccer team splits weekend games

Phil Delma and Tyler McCluskey
September 25, 2016
Junior Trent Reiman returns the ball during his singles match against Belmont’s Toby Nicholson on Friday, April 1, 2016, at the Darling Courts. Reiman defeated Nicholson, 6-2, 7-5.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team prepares for season

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
August 30, 2016
Freshman Nick Maton bunts during the Panthers' game against Belmont April 22 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost, 21-9.

[Photo] Baseball team’s losing streak reaches four

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2016
Sophomore Cale Hennemann bats during the Panthers' game against Belmont Friday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers' fell to the Bruins, 21-9.

[Photo] Baseball team continues rebuild

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2016
Red-shirt senior Demetre Taylor bats during the Panthers' game against Belmont Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers beat the Bruins, 9-8, in 10 innings.

[Photo] Earlier game changed season, softball dominating OVC play

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 26, 2016
Junior Jake Haberer pitches during the Panthers' game against Belmont Sunday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost 6-1 and fell to 7-33 on the season. Eastern will play St. Louis Tuesday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball team continues season with midweek matchups

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2016
Senior Rui Silva returns the ball during his match against Belmont's Zak Khan on Saturday, April 1 at the Darling Courts. Silva lost to Khan 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.

[Photo] Men’s tennis players excited for future of team

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2016
Sophomore Andy Fisher pitches during the Panthers’ game against the Belmont Bruins Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won 9-8 in 10 innings and Fisher improved to 1-3.

[Photo] Baseball team falls in another rollercoaster series

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2016

Column: Save the honey bees

Lauren McQueen, Managing Editor
April 18, 2016
Freshman Mady Poulter attempts to tag an Eastern Kentucky runner out at first base during the Panthers' game on Saturday at Williams Field. The Panthers won the game, 1-0.

[Photo] Panthers wrap up home stand with Austin Peay

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 14, 2016
Sophomore Jessica Wireman pitches during game 1 of the Panthers' doubleheader against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Williams Field. The Panthers won, 1-0. Wireman struck out 22 batters during the 12-inning game, earning her Top Cat this week.

[Photo] TOPCAT: Three strikes, you’re out

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 12, 2016
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[Photo] Baseball team begins road trip

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2016
First baseman Hunter Morris attempts to tag a Tennessee Tech player out at first base during game 1 of a three-game series against the Golden Eagles. The Panthers lost Friday’s game, 3-8.

[Photo] Festival of colors returns to Eastern

Janet Pernell, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2016
Senior Jake Johansmeier pitches during the March 22 game against Robert Morris-Peoria at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won 14-0.

[Photo] Baseball team set to wrap up road trip against Illinois

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2016
Crowd members cheer on the members of Delta Zeta as they compete against Alpha Gamma Delta Monday.

[Photo] Alpha Gamma Delta breaks losing streak in Tugs

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 4, 2016

Column: Please leave the ‘80s, ‘90s nostalgia alone

Lauren McQueen, Managing Editor
April 4, 2016
Senior Jake Johansmeier pitches Tuesday at Coaches Stadium against Robert Morris-Peoria. The Panthers won 14-0, and Johansmeier improved to 1-2 on the season.

[Photo] Speaker talks about “death spiral” in public higher education

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
March 22, 2016

Early voting has steady turnout

Cassie Buchman and Lauren McQueen
March 9, 2016
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[Photo] People study, relax on snow day

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
February 24, 2016
Red-shirt senior Jacob Wendell serves during a practice game in Lantz Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Panthers are 2-6 overall.

[Photo] OVC men’s tennis roundup

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2016

Column: Super Bowl is more than just ads

Lauren McQueen, Managing Editor
February 5, 2016

Respect your neighbors

Lauren McQueen, Copy Editor
September 10, 2015

CUPB to vote on Student Senate changes

Lauren McQueen, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2014

New student organization to promote through dialogue

Lauren McQueen, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2014

Moment of silence to recognize Sept. 11

Lauren McQueen, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2014
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